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This is a show I wish I didn’t have to do. But the truth is, the command investigation system is broken, and if no one else will fix it, we’re going to shine a light on the harm it causes—directly from those who have lived it.

It’s our love for the military that compels us to speak up. We believe in accountability, justice, and taking care of our own. This episode features firsthand accounts from survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and bullying—not just about what happened to them, but about the systemic failures that followed.

We’ll focus on three major issues:
1. Lack of Adequate Legal Aid – Victims and complainants often face an uphill battle without proper legal support.
2. Systemic Vulnerabilities – How administrative investigatory and punishment tools can be misused or weaponized.
3. Command Incentives to Dismiss Complaints – Why substantiating complaints is often against a command’s interests.

While my guests’ experiences are deeply personal and painful, this episode isn’t just about their individual stories. The real story is what happened after—the betrayal by DoD and Coast Guard leadership when they failed to act with integrity, accountability, and justice.

This show represents the opinions and beliefs of our guests. They speak for themselves, not on behalf of any entity.

It’s time to tell the truth. Tune in.

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